Here’s a thought…
“Deep breath. Deep breath. The air is free. You can take as many as you want.”
BUDDHIST MONK
Larsen Statement on Tariffs Against Chinese Products
-- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen(WA-02), the Co-Chair of the U.S.-China Working Group, issued the below statement regarding the tariffs against Chinese products which went into effect last night [July 5, 2018]. “In a tit-for-tat trade agenda, it is the local hard-working folks
Orcas Fire and Rescue Conducts Extraordinary Rescue
-- from Marla Johns, OIFR Public Information Officer -- As crowds awaited the fireworks to begin in Eastsound on the 4th of July, OIFR received a 911 dispatch for a traumatic injury event on Obstruction Island with CPR in progress. Having already responded to multiple 911 calls on Orcas, the
Public Library Shows Spirit Eagle’s Art
-- from Spirit Eagle-- Jabez by Spirit Eagle Spirit Eagle's Art will be on display at the Orcas Island Public Library throughout the month of July. Spirit Eagle is a Painter working in Oils and Acrylics; she is also a Sculptor, Wood Carver, and Maker of Masks. Spirit
Airport Master Plan Public Comments Due Soon
-- from Joe Symons -- Joe, Thank you for your inquiry. The project is still in progress. We currently have the draft alternative development options on the website for public comment. The files are located here: https://www.portoforcas.com/master-plan/ and comments received by July 13th will be considered for the preferred alternative.
Shakespeare’s Tempest Coming to Doe Bay Resort
Wednesday, July 11, 8 p.m., Doe Bay Resort -- from Doe Bay Music -- Summer Shakespeare is back! On Wednesday, July 11, Island Stage Left’s new production of The Tempest. This is ISL’s 20th year of giving the San Juan Islands professional quality theatre with no admission charged. (Donations are
Deportation Sanctuary in Seattle
-- by Jovelle Tamayo for the Seattle Globalist -- About 100 community members attend a vigil welcoming Jose Robles to Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Seattle, Wash., on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Robles, who was scheduled to be deported Thursday morning, sought sanctuary at the church to stay with his
Funhouse 5k Run on July 4th is Biggest Ever
-- from Alyson Stephens -- Lachlan Boyd was the overall male winner this year. This is the second year in a row he has won the race! His time was a lightning fast 18 min 22 seconds, which was 80 seconds faster than he ran to win it last year!
Health Care District Has a Superintendent
--- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) has hired a half-time superintendent, Anne Presson, beginning July 16. Presson, who has spent her career in health care, has served as the Superintendent for the Lopez Island Hospital District (LIHD) on a half-time basis
Orcas Center Announces New Interim Executive Director
-- from the Orcas Center Board of Trustees -- Jim Bredouw Orcas Center for the Performing Arts has accepted the offer of local musician and philanthropist Jim Bredouw to follow Tom Fiscus as Interim Executive Director at the Center, effective July 16, 2018. Tom took a sabbatical from
Park and Rec Has Great Summer Camp Programs Lined Up
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Rec -- We hope that you all are enjoying summer. Orcas Park and Rec is offering camps throughout the summer, check them out and register now. July 16 - July 20, Co-ed Volleyball Camp with Rebekah Hardee Ages 12-15, 9:00am-12pm: apm.activecommunities.com/oiprd/Activity_Search/704 Ages 7-11, 1:00pm-4pm: apm.activecommunities.com/oiprd/Activity_Search/705 July
Locals Only Music Extravaganza at Village Green
Sunday, July 8, 5 - 7:30 p.m. Village Green Stage -- from Bob Phalan for Orcas Rising -- You know how this goes: One musicians calls another so they get together to play and one of them brings another musician. Then next time, they have each called other musicians they
Candidates for Mayor: Rocky’s Story
Background: This is a story Brita wrote about Rocky nine years ago when he was just two years old. We were living in the Lake Hills Greenbelt area of Bellevue, WA at the time. It was long before she had ever heard about the Mayor of Eastsound Campaign. At the
Orcas School Board: Acronyms Explained
School Board Regular Meeting Thursday, June 28, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- by Leif, Orcas Issues reporter -- Thursday afternoon, June 28, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board and key administrative personnel met for a public meeting with community participation of about a dozen individuals. The fifty page
San Juan County Seeking Input on Fairgrounds Master Plan Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Fairgrounds is updating their Master Plan and wants your input. The goal is to collect input from across the whole county through an online survey, pop-ups on three of the ferry-served islands and several focus groups to gain knowledge
You’ll Want to See ‘Hand to God’ at Orcas Center
Thursday - Sunday, July 5-6-7-8 and July 12-13-14-15, Orcas Center Black Box -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- Leave the kids at home. Call a babysitter, drop them by the neighbors, enlist the grandparents. Consider this your humor-needed advisory. In a church basement, a group of adolescents gathers
Pawki’s Tips to Keep Your Furry Friends Safe on the 4th
-- from Jeff and Deb Hanson for PAWKI’S -- Last July, many animal lovers on Orcas Island were consumed for weeks by the news of a missing dog. Kai, a young golden retriever, took off from the West Beach Resort during the July 4 celebrations and sadly, despite tremendous efforts by
